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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina Noltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina Noltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,034 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,034 ft (2,144 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2960°N, 98.0620°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 81 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 138 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 150 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 105 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 118 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 196 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 111 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 103 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 92 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 100 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 142 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 81 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 91 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 139 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santa Catarina Noltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").